Grand Palace
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The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782. The king, his court, and his royal government
Seen from across the Chao Phraya River in 2017
The Grand Palace from across the Chao Phraya River, c. 1880
An information sign regarding the strict dress code for entry to the Grand Palace.
Model of Grand Palace at Nitasrattanakosin Exhibition Hall
Wat Phra Kaew
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Wat Phra Kaew, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and officially as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram, is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. The complex c
View from the Outer Court of the Grand Palace
King Rama I founded the Chakri dynasty in 1782; he began construction of the Wat Phra Kaew a year later.
Wat Phra Kaew complex viewed from outside the walls of the Grand Palace
The Ubosot of Wat Phra Kaew is surrounded by a low wall, eight bai sema shrines and twelve pavilions.